29 Sep
Nurse Extern PD 5 SOUTH 11PM-7AM
West Virginia, Huntington-ashland , 25701 Huntington-ashland USA

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Req Number 65147Job DescriptionJob DescriptionUnder direct supervision of a registered nurse, performs select procedures and treatments. Maintains patient care units in orderly condition and assists RN as requested.Job ResponsibilityAssists Registered Nurse by performing selected procedures and treatments.

Documents the patient's medical record under the supervision of designated RN and report any abnormal findings to RN.

Performs treatments, i.e. dressing changes, pressure ulcer care, trach care, suctioning and records results under supervision of RN.

Takes and records temperature, pulse, respirations, weight and blood pressure.

Administers enemas/high colonies and records results.

Checks potency of drainage tubes (folly catheter, NG tubes) and records results.

Assists with tube feedings after validation of tube placement by RN.

Strips patient units and equipment upon discharge and prepares room for new admission and postoperative patients.

Transports and accompanies patients to various departments, as directed.

Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.

Job QualificationHigh School Diploma or equivalent required.

It is Northwell Health’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity and treat all applicants and employees equally regardless of their age, race, creed/religion, color, national origin, immigration status or citizenship status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, sex/gender, gender identity, gender expression, disability, pregnancy, genetic information or genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital or familial status, partnership status, victim of domestic violence, sexual or other reproductive health decisions, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

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